The Smoking Dog
Quick info
About The Smoking Dog
The Smoking Dog is a pub on High Street in Malmesbury with a menu of 19 dishes and a beer selection. It offers outdoor seating in a garden area for dining outside and welcomes dogs, serving groups and visitors with pets. The kitchen includes halloumi fries, pork tenderloin in black pudding sauce, chicken en croute, Welsh burgers and a meat and cheese platter. Reservations are recommended. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
Menu & Prices
19 dishes- Beer
- Charcuterie
- Cod
- Homemade Burger Flame Grilled Chicken
- Crispy Whitebait
- Ciabatta Tuna Mayonnaise
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention halloumi fries, pork tenderloin in black pudding sauce, meat and cheese platter and corn fed chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention halloumi fries, pork tenderloin in black pudding sauce, meat and cheese platter and corn fed chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the food as excellent, with the pork tenderloin in black pudding sauce, corn fed chicken, roasted hake, and meat and cheese platter repeatedly praised for quality and presentation. Several also highlight the friendly service and cosy atmosphere, with the beer garden noted as pleasant though one reviewer found it tatty. A few mention the good beer selection and dog-friendly policy. One reviewer reports halloumi fries as disappointing for the price, while another notes a fire alarm briefly delayed orders. The fresh interior and community feel are also frequently mentioned.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the food as excellent, with the pork tenderloin in black pudding sauce, corn fed chicken, roasted hake, and meat and cheese platter repeatedly praised for quality and presentation. Several also highlight the friendly service and cosy atmosphere, with the beer garden noted as pleasant though one reviewer found it tatty. A few mention the good beer selection and dog-friendly policy. One reviewer reports halloumi fries as disappointing for the price, while another notes a fire alarm briefly delayed orders. The fresh interior and community feel are also frequently mentioned.
Featured reviews
- Matt Duquenoy
“Popped in on a Friday about 5:30pm, so wasn’t expecting it to be busy. First impression: smart restaurant layout and far too many staff. There were at least 8 serving staff wafting around, half of them on their phones. We went into the beer garden, which was pretty tatty (assuming that it’s next on the list for an update). We got a drink and the halloumi fries. Think the picture speaks for itself - these were £6.50”
- Jenny Todd
“We had a very nice meal here last night celebrating our 57th wedding anniversary. The food was excellent, the service was to, and looked after by a very charming Greek man who was very friendly, polite and helpful. The food was excellent, presented well and almost too much to eat. Really recommend this to anyone. Definately will be visiting again when next in the area.”
- Gregg W
“Had a superb lunchtime meal with my family. Really enjoyed the fresh new look. Lovely music playing, at just the right volume. Very friendly and great service and the food was amazing. A really good selection of different dishes 👌. Will definitely go again. …”
- Catch_0x16 (G)
“Just had the most amazing pork tenderloin in black pudding sauce. Partner had the chicken en croute. Great service by fantastic new owners, food was amazing, prices reasonable. 100% recommend. If you've not eaten here recently, you're missing out.”
- Judith Se
“Really good food, friendly service and a wonderful garden. The options for vegetarians could be more, but overall it was a pleasant experience. Highly recommended 👍 …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Mellow gathering place for hearty pub fare, beer & cider in rustic digs with exposed-stone walls.”
- Has great beer selection
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
- Serves food at bar
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Has table service
- Good for solo dining
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Highlights· 1
- Has great beer selection
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
How The Smoking Dog compares to nearby bars
- The Smoking Dog · This shop4.2530 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: halloumi fries, pork tenderloin in black pudding sauce, meat and cheese platter
- Rowden Arms4.01,316 reviews9.1 mi
Mentioned in reviews: sweet potato fries, large portion sizes, ordering via greene king app
The Smoking Dog This shop | Rowden Arms | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2(530) | 4.0(1,316) | |
| Price | £10–50 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 9.1 mi |
| Open today |
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